• Under The Fruiting Tree: Chapter 31

    Under The Fruiting Tree: Chapter 31

    “No, no we don’t have to end our relationship.  People have gotten through this before.  I don’t have to go too far, you don’t have to either,” Jason answered, becoming emotional himself. Read more

  • Under The Fruiting Tree: Chapter 30

    Under The Fruiting Tree: Chapter 30

    Under The Fruiting Tree: Chapter 29 – The Write PlaceUnder the Fruiting Tree: Novella Table of Contents – The Write Place The sound of grunge music rose up into the flowering tree from the boombox that rested on the far side of the bench.  Jason and Amanda sat side by side with the summer sun Read more

  • Under The Fruiting Tree: Chapter 29

    Under The Fruiting Tree: Chapter 29

    A brown-haired girl, in her later teen years by appearance, sat on the bench under the branches of the apple tree.  She sat alone at the moment, flanked by a pair of sweaters resting on the bench.  All around her, parents and their children were taking up positions to watch the baseball game that was… Read more

  • Under The Fruiting Tree: Chapter 28

    Under The Fruiting Tree: Chapter 28

    “How many times are we going to go through this?” Robert asked as he stroked his beard with his right hand.  His left hand rested wearily over his chest.  Sharon stood in her dress, flowers adorning her braided hair. Robert knew she was as beautiful as ever, even in what was another dark night for… Read more

  • Under The Fruiting Tree:Chapter 27

    Under The Fruiting Tree:Chapter 27

    “I just don’t know,” Sharon said. The honesty felt like a heavy weight lifting from he soul. And yet, she still felt only emptied.  Their pleading eyes met for a moment of eternity. Read more

  • Under The Fruiting Tree: Chapter 26

    Under The Fruiting Tree: Chapter 26

    Under the Fruiting Tree Chapter 25 – The Write PlaceUnder the Fruiting Tree: Novella Table of Contents – The Write Place “Is this for a class or just for the fun of it?” Robert asked as he leaned against the tree.  Sharon sat peacefully in a foldout chair behind her easel, painting her engaging subject. Read more